Who had put the gu on Li Xiaomin, and why did they want to harm her?
We still did not know.
We could only analyze the matter from the angle of who stood to benefit from her death.
Based on the clues currently available, we reached a conclusion.
Huang Qianwan, a Mingtai Biotech executive and the group's vice chairman, was the most suspicious.
But that was only speculation, without even a shred of evidence.
After Li Xiaomin finished speaking, my master said:
"Here's what we'll do. Stay with us for the next couple of days.
Don't act alone either. Wherever you go, tell me and Xiao Jiang.
At night, make do and sleep with my disciple..."
"Ah!"
My expression changed drastically, and I cried out in shock.
Li Xiaomin was also stunned. She suddenly turned to look at me.
But my master calmly lit a cigarette.
"What are you shouting for? I'm telling you to keep an eye on Miss Li and act as her bodyguard.
Once we get back to Mountain City, I'll take Miss Li to get some anti-gu medicine to carry with her."
"Oh!"
I let out a long breath. My master had only said half of it—he had scared me to death.
Li Xiaomin's expression eased somewhat. She nodded at my master, then glanced at me.
I gave an awkward smile.
After taking a drag of his cigarette, my master continued:
"Keep a close watch on Huang Qianwan and Bai Youshan.
Hopefully it's not them, but if it is,
the sooner we find out, the sooner we deal with it.
Otherwise, we'll leave behind a constant source of trouble."
I nodded.
"Don't worry, Master. I was watching those two in the private room just now.
But neither of them showed any unusual expressions or emotions."
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